Which of the following would be a safe area to inject a medication?

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The side of the thigh is a common and safe area for medication injection as it has a large muscle mass and few major blood vessels and nerves.

Answer: B
 The upper arm of a mastectomy patient may not be suitable for injection depending on the extent of the surgery and any lymph node removal to prevent lymphedema, so this option is not a safe choice.

Answer: C
 The buttock of a paralyzed patient is not recommended for injection as they may not have sensation or muscle control to properly absorb the medication and there is a risk of hitting major nerves and blood vessels.

Answer: D
 The upper inner quadrant of the buttock area is also known as the dorsogluteal site and is not recommended for injection as it may hit the sciatic nerve or large blood vessels and cause injury or pain.

Which of the Following Would Be a Safe Area to Inject